A fresh wave of religious debate has emerged in Northern Nigeria after a Sokoto-based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Musa Lukuwa, led his followers in observing Eid al-Fitr prayers on Thursday March 19, contrary to the official directive issued by the Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, who had declared Friday March 20, as the Nationwide celebration. Global Mirror…
By Ayoola Obadimu In his commitment to qualitative leadership and preparedness for a productive year ahead, ensuring accountability, strategic planning and to promote efficient resource allocation, the Executive Chairman, Imeko Afon Local Government, Hon. Theophilus Aremu Olorode has today, presented a budget proposal for the year 2026 to the Legislative Council of the Local Government….
In a significant counterinsurgency victory in Nigeria’s North-East, troops under Operation Hadin Kai, supported by the Nigerian Air Force, have neutralised dozens of insurgents following a failed large-scale attack in Borno State. According to Security sources cited by Global Mirror, at least 63 bodies of Boko Haram/ISWAP fighters were recovered after the terrorists attempted to…
The Chairman of Abeokuta South Local Government, Hon. Balogun Olaniyi Afeez (popularly known as BOA), has taken a decisive step to tackle years of flooding and poor road infrastructure in Kuto, Abeokuta, with the flag-off of a 1.266-kilometre road construction and the rehabilitation of the Isale-Oja Kuto Bridge. Global Mirror News gathered that the intervention…
An empowerment programme held under the Renewed Hope South-East Youth Tour in Owerri, Imo State, was disrupted on Saturday after a large crowd surged toward the distribution point, leading to participants carting away several empowerment items. The event, organised by the City Boy Movement, attracted thousands of young people from across the South-East who gathered…
Several Nigerians have been injured after Iran launched a wave of ballistic missiles and drones targeting the United Arab Emirates (UAE), in what authorities described as a significant escalation of hostilities in the Gulf region. According to information gathered by Global Mirror News, more than 140 residents were wounded when Iranian forces carried out coordinated…
Members of the National Forum of Former Local Government Vice Chairmen of Nigeria have joined their counterparts in the Ogun State chapter to celebrate Hon. Ishaq Olanrewaju Bada, the Southwest Coordinator of the forum, on the occasion of his birthday anniversary. In a joint statement made available to Global Mirror News, the National Coordinator of…
A dramatic incident in India has left many stunned after a woman earlier declared brain dead reportedly showed signs of life while being transported for burial when the ambulance carrying her body hit a pothole. According to reports gathered by Global Mirror News, the woman, Vinita Shukla, a head copyist at the Pilibhit district court…
The Ogun State Government has held a high-level security meeting with Fulani Leaders, Security Agencies, and other stakeholders as part of efforts to sustain peace and prevent potential security threats across the State. The strategic meeting took place in Abeokuta and was convened by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Security, AIG Olusola Subair…
The Ogun State Government and Federal Security Agencies have stepped up coordination to ensure seamless Hajj flight operations at Gateway International Airport, Iperu-Remo, ahead of this year’s pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia. The commitment was reaffirmed on Monday during a strategic security meeting involving representatives of the State Government and key security and regulatory Agencies at…
